Orion RFZ Thunder 250 vs Motomel XMM 250 (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Orion RFZ Thunder 250stacks up against the Motomel XMM 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecOrion RFZ Thunder 250Motomel XMM 250
Model year20222021
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower16 hp16 hp
Weight95 kg146 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-18 80/100-21 / 120/90-18

Orion RFZ Thunder 250 vs Motomel XMM 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Orion RFZ Thunder 250 and the Motomel XMM 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Orion RFZ Thunder 250 brings 16 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Motomel XMM 250 counters with 16 hp at 146 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: